Julia Huber
Researcher
Julia joined Demos as a researcher in June 2002. Her main research interests are in the area of demography, social change and learning. She is leading Demos' work on the ageing society and her Demos publications in this area include; together with Paul Skidmore The New Old: Why the baby boomers won't be pensioned off (2003); and together with James Harkin Eternal Youths: How the baby boomers are having their time...
- Questions on the colonial past The UK government is currently investigating claims that British colonial officials were responsible for a series of atrocities during the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya in the 1950s. Click here to read full article.I think this raises a variety of questions not only in regards to the way that former colonial powers deal with their past, but also about historical injustice and whether it can be redressed. continue reading on 14th May 2003 Comments (1)
- Blog from the top of the world Webblogs are becoming increasingly popular and have now even reached the heights of Mount Everest. To read more click here continue reading on 28th April 2003 Comments (5)
- Is lifelong learning becoming a reality? In this article Tom Schuller, Dean of continuing education at Birbeck College, argues that lifelong learning has not yet become a priority of the government's education policy. To read more click here. continue reading on 25th April 2003
- 'Forest Schools' Based on a Danish idea 'Forest Schools' were set up in Oxfordshire three years ago. These schools represent a different and interesting approach to teaching and learning by incorporating learning into an out-door setting. To read more about 'Forest School' click here. continue reading on 23rd April 2003
- Europe and Islam Interesting article by Timothy Garton Ash which offers a different perspective on Europe's relationship with Islam. To read article click here continue reading on 6th March 2003
- 'Life and Debt' Using the example of Jamaica it tries to explain why many former European colonies have often remained poverty-ridden. According to 'Life and Death' the reason for the economic weakness of Jamaica and other third world countries is 'globalisation'. The vicious economic cycle created by short-term borrowing from the IMF and World Bank, failure to repay high-interest debts, exploitation by global companies and inability to build a decent infrastructure because of lack of funds, keeps countries... continue reading on 6th March 2003
- US to punish German 'treachery' America is to punish Germany for leading international opposition to a war against Iraq. The US will withdraw all its troops and bases from there and end military and industrial co-operation between the two countries - moves that could cost the Germans billions of euros. Click here for article. continue reading on 17th February 2003 Comments (4)